RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (RT) PRN DAY SHIFTS

About the role

AMG Specialty Hospital - Lafayette is seeking PRN Respiratory Therapist for Day Shifts. Some of the medical conditions that are commonly treated include but are not limited to; Respiratory Failure requiring ventilation, vapotherm, high flow, bipap, cpap, and nasal cannula. Depending on the complexity of these patients, they can require sedation/pain management, pressor management, and cardiac/anti-arrhythmic management. Complicated infections requiring long-term IV antibiotics. Chronic non-healing wounds requiring extensive treatment with wound vacs and frequent dressing changes.

Responsibilities

- Communicate with physicians, CCO/co-workers, as appropriate about changes in patient's clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. - Respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. - Perform general nursing duties in all departments with adequate supervision.

Requirements

- Completion of an approved respiratory care program. - Active Louisiana Respiratory Therapist License. - Current BLS certification. - Current ACLS certification. - Minimum of one to three years of related work experience. - Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.

Qualifications

- None specified.

Skills

- None specified.

Benefits

- Shift Differentials are paid for all Weekend Shifts!

Pay

- Market competitive pay rates.

Schedule

- PRN (as needed) Day Shifts.

Company Overview

AMG Specialty Hospital - Lafayette is a Long-Term Acute Care hospital that specializes in the management of complex medical needs. Our mission is to return patients to their optimal level of well-being in the least restrictive medical environment. We accomplish this through a multi-disciplined approach that includes aggressive clinical and therapeutic interventions, as well as family involvement. Our high staff to patient ratio ensures individualized attention. Our nurses, therapists, and physicians work with each patient to obtain the best possible outcomes. Learn more about the quality care we provide by visiting our website at: amgihm.com/lafayette .